Operation Technician - 1st Shift

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.  

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.  

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  

• Level 1: Estimated hourly base pay: $18.27(minimum) - $24.04 (midpoint) - $29.33 (maximum)  

• Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $21.15 (minimum) - $27.40 (midpoint) - $33.65 (maximum)  

Benefits below pertain to all levels listed  

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 

• 401(k) match (4.5%) 

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) 

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members   

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays  

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire 

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave  

• Paid parental leave 

• Adoption Assistance   

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits  

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life  

• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Voluntary benefits, including:   

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts  

• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave  

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact? Woodward, a global leader in aerospace innovation, is offering exciting opportunities at our Loves Park Campus on 1st shift in Loves Park, IL. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career journey, we invite you to join a dynamic team that thrives in a challenging and rewarding environment. Explore your potential and contribute to cutting-edge advancements with one of the world’s foremost aerospace companies. Apply today and be part of something extraordinary! 

Mandatory Training first 2 weeks: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

Training starting week 3: Hours may vary, will be on 1st shift

Key Responsibilities: 

• Operations: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently produce products using specified tools and equipment. Flexes and supports the full product line in various processes/ capacities.  

• Process: Observes and records key process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations. Accurately logs daily operations and resolves or escalates concerns. Follows standard operating procedures.  

• Quality: Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records and maintains data per operating standards.  

• Organization & Cleanliness: Adheres to 5S principles by keeping workstations clean, organized, and free of unnecessary items. Follows established guidelines to ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.  

• Safety Mindset: Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment.  

Key Skills: 

• Technical Capability: Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).  

• Critical Thinking: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.  

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